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Swalwell Primary School
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Swalwell Primary School
- Primary
- Gateshead NE16 3HZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have selected an appropriate phonics programme and ensured additional support for pupils who need it.
Success of the Curriculum: Current pupils are learning well across a wide range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculums in a small number of subjects have not been redeveloped, affecting pupils’ learning strength in those areas.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need additional support receive carefully crafted assistance to develop reading skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school, with poor behaviour being rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 pupils did not achieve highly in key stage 2 tests in 2022 due to COVID-19 effects. Current pupils are performing well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify barriers to precise learning and leave no stone unturned to remove these barriers, making the school highly inclusive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and all adults know how to report concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Teachers ensure pupils with SEND receive individual support to learn crucial safety information.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors reviewed responses to the Ofsted’s Parent View survey, indicating active parental feedback.
Teacher Engagement: Subject leaders have received training to lead their subjects well and support teachers effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils develop knowledge, skills, and understanding across a wide range of subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors check the effectiveness of leaders and ensure high-quality education for all pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in supporting pupils to remember learning in the longer term were noted.
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Swalwell Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 151 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We want to establish a positive, welcoming learning environment at Swalwell Primary School where we may work hard and form enduring relationships. The school, which serves as the hub of the neighbourhood, aspires to offer students a secure, loving, and respected atmosphere where they can grow intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually while upholding core British values. We offer a wide-ranging and interesting curriculum that enables people to reach their scholastic potential and acquire life skills. With the help of our school values, we hope to give the kids the self-awareness and coping mechanisms they'll need both during their time at Swalwell Primary School and for the rest of their life.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | 25.8 | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 103 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | 61.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 97 7 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 22% 42 | 64.47% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.06% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 4 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 37 | 67.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.47% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 96 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 27% | 64.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.84% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Swalwell Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1